Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Live Well Homecare; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a skilled inpatient RN to deliver comprehensive nursing care in a clinical setting. You will assess patients, develop individualized care plans, administer treatments and medications, and educate patients and families throughout hospitalization.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams, delegate tasks judiciously, and evaluate outcomes to ensure optimal patient care. The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing education, and adherence to established standards of care,

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty nursing program is required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving and clinical judgment skills required.
• Experience in emergency or inpatient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including treatments and medications.
• Develop, coordinate, and revise care plans and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
• Delegate tasks based on skill and patient acuity to promote teamwork.
• Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and safety initiatives.
• Support a positive, safe work environment and uphold organizational values.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Clinical judgment

Education

Graduate from specialty nursing program

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves delivering comprehensive inpatient nursing care in a clinical environment, adhering to established standards of care. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering treatments and medications, and educating patients and families throughout hospitalization. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, delegates tasks appropriately, and evaluates intervention effectiveness to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Duties

• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.


• Conduct assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.


• Develop, coordinate, and revise care plans, including discharge planning and patient education.


• Collaborate with physicians and team members to meet patient needs and modify care as necessary.


• Promote teamwork by delegating tasks based on skill and patient acuity.


• Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and safety initiatives.


• Support organizational values and contribute to a positive, safe work environment.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate from a specialty nursing program is required. The role demands strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and clinical judgment skills, with the ability to adapt to changing patient needs. Prior experience in emergency or inpatient settings is preferred.